Radek Tesár 1. 5. 2025 clock 4 minutes video
As soon as the spring warms up, ants leave hiding food to seek food. And often ends up in your home. These small intruders can make everyday comfort uncomfortable, but there are several ways to prevent them in time and elegantly. Even a natural way.
With spring comes not only sunny days, blooming gardens and a taste for fresh start, but unfortunately uninvited visitors, such as ants. These small but persistent creatures begin to appear in households in households, looking for food, water and refuge. Ants act as a perfectly coordinated team and once they discover something to eat, they can get to the goal with even the smallest cracks. Once they settled, their colonies grow quickly and get rid of their nut. But the good news is that with a little prevention and handy tips, their invasion can be easily avoided. And often you can do with what you already have at home.
YouTube video on how to get rid of ants at home can be found on the Profimann channel:
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How to prevent ants in the household
The basis of every successful defense against ants is prevention. These little intruders often get into the apartment unnoticed, most often through small crevices at the windows, doors or in the wall. The first step is thus careful checking all possible inputs and sealing them with silicone or other seal. Cleanliness in the kitchen is also important. Wipe the desktop regularly, sweep the crumbs and clean any food remnants, especially sweets. Store all food in closable containers. Do not forget the water. Repair dripping taps and do not let water in sink or pot. Even the surroundings of the house can play a role! Remove old leaves, mulch and wood, and if you store firewood, store it at least a few meters from the house.
When the ants approach, you can reach for natural repellents. Ants are very sensitive and can not tolerate strong aromas, so lemon juice, vinegar, cinnamon or mint oil work well. Simply mix these ingredients with water and spray around window sills, sills and other places where ants appear. It also works spilled cinnamon, ground coffee or citrus peel. If you are looking for effective home traps, try a mixture of borax, sugar and water. The ants of the bait eat and bring back to the nest, where they destroy others, including the queen. An alternative is a mixture of edible soda and icing sugar that works on a similar principle, but is less toxic.
If there are more ants in the apartment, it is necessary to intervene immediately. In addition to spraying on the basis of strong natural scents, the so -called diatomical soil or silicon is also successful. It is a white powder that decomposes a chitin ants and dries them. Just spill it along their routes, around windows or thresholds. The outdoor anthill can be carefully poured in boiling water. Although it does not solve the problem completely, it will help reduce their number. Sometimes it also helps draw a line around the entrance points with an ordinary chalk. By combining multiple methods, you can discourage ants or destroy directly and enjoy the spring season without these uninvited visitors.
Keep ants under control
Ants are one of the tireless and persistent creatures, but with a little patience and smart tricks you can keep them nicely behind the threshold of your home. The key is timely prevention, regular cleaning and a combination of proven methods that prevent them from traveling for food. Whether you choose a natural path or reach for chemical devices from the store, it is important to act as soon as a few explorers become a whole colony. With these tips you can handle spring cool! Without ants and without unnecessary nerves.
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